UConn men’s hockey picks up commitment from ‘05 defenseman Brady Smith

UConn men’s hockey’s defensive corps got a boost over the weekend as the team picked up a commitment from Brady Smith. An ‘05 prospect from Prince Alberta, Saskatchewan, Smith is listed at 6-foot-3, 170 pounds with a right-handed shot.

Smith was drafted by the Vancouver Giants of the WHL, a major juniors league, but chose the college route instead. He’ll play for the BCHL’s Penticton Vees next season, one of the top junior hockey organizations in North America.

“Choosing the college route is an avenue that I thought would be the best for me in the long run,” Smith told the Penticton Herald.

Not only does Smith have impressive size at 6-foot-3, he’s also regarded as a strong skater who can get…